nidus3D house-printing platform saves on emissions

BIZ  Real Estate  •  Investment, Land  •  National, Ontario

A 3D construction printing company — nidus3D — based in Kingston, Ont., says it can offer a solution to the affordable housing problem in Canada while demonstrating a more sustainable model for the housing industry.

Belinda Carr debunks the 3D-printed home fallacy

Carbon, Real Estate  •  Treehugger

Belinda Carr is debunking some of the myths about 3D concrete printing. The building scientist believes the new industry is in the middle of a research and innovation boom, which could lead to exciting opportunities in the growing sector.

The City of St. Thomas lands 800-acre site for EV plant

Energy, Real Estate  •  Stratford Beacon Herald

The City of St Thomas has assembled 800 acres of land to create a “mega-site” intended to woo a massive new industry just as discussion grows of another automotive electric-vehicle battery manufacturing plant landing in Ontario.

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Steel demand needs to peak between 2035 and 2040

Carbon, Real Estate  •  RMI

For the past two decades, the steel industry has been characterized by a “super cycle” of growth. This growth, although slowing in pace, has led in part to the sector’s emissions being higher than those from any other material industry.

Critics skeptical about Canada’s carbon offset system

Carbon, Energy  •  CBC  •  Globe and Mail

The arrival of the new offset system was greeted without applause by climate activists who say it simply makes it cheaper for big industries to keep polluting. Environmental critics from major organizations are calling the move “a massive step back.”

ESG execs demand course correction to change industry

Finance, ESG  •  BNNBloomberg

Some of the industry’s early devotees say it’s time for a course correction. Jerome Dodson, the retired founder of one of the world’s largest ESG-focused investing firms, said a dedicated watchdog is needed to help police marketing claims.

How ESG investing came to a reckoning

Finance, ESG  •  Financial Post

German police raided the offices of asset manager DWS Group and its majority owner, Deutsche Bank AG, tied to greenwashing allegations. It was the first time that an asset manager had been raided in an ESG investigation.

Plug Power to build a hydrogen generation plant

Carbon, Energy  •  Environmental Leader

Plug Power Inc. will build a 35-tonnes-per-day green hydrogen generation plant at Port of Antwerp-Bruges in the heart of Europe. Plug signed a 30-year concession agreement to build the plant at the Belgian port, the second largest in Europe.

Genome Canada launches $30M initiative to reduce CO2

Carbon, Real Estate  •  Canadian Manufacturing

Genome Canada has launched a new $30 million Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems genomics initiative to reduce the carbon footprint and support the economic growth of Canadian agriculture and food systems.

Ameresco renewable energy assets offset carbon output

Carbon, Energy  •  Environmental Leader

Ameresco says in 2021, its renewable energy projects helped offset the equivalent of nearly 13.6 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide, and it has now offset more than 75 million metric tonnes of carbon since 2010.

Managers should revamp their IT procurement strategies

Waste  •  Computer Weekly

With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, CIOs and IT managers should revamp their IT procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, as IT spending could rise to $4.4 trillion this year.

L’Oréal and partners launch recycling program in Canada

Health, Waste  •  Packaging Gateway

The Canadian branch of personal care retailer L’Oréal has partnered with retail pharmacy chain London Drugs and TerraCycle to enable customers to recycle their empty cosmetics products in all London Drugs locations across Canada.

Can we curb COVID’s ocean waste crisis?

Health, Waste  •  Corporate Knights

More than eight million tonnes of COVID-associated plastic waste, including throwaway personal protective equipment (PPE), have been generated globally during the pandemic, with more than 25,000 tons contaminating oceans, according to some estimates.

P&G unveils new strategy to address water crisis

ESG, Social  •  Sustainable Brands

Procter & Gamble has announced a strategy to help build a water-positive future by reducing water use in manufacturing, responding to water challenges through innovation and partnerships, and supporting projects in 18 water-stressed areas around the world.

Coastal protection zone in the works for Nova Scotia

Real Estate, Health  •  Daily Commercial News

Nova Scotia is fine-tuning regulations that will restrict construction projects that can be built along the provincial coastline. The regulations are part of the Coastal Protection Act, which is slated to come into effect in 2023.

Fossil fuel ads should be banned like tobacco

Energy, Real Estate  •  Pique Magazine

Claiming to be the first fossil fuel ad ban in the world led by health professionals, 34 organizations representing 700,000 Canadian workers are calling on the federal government to end advertisements promoting fossil fuels and gas-powered cars.

Funding ‘underrepresented’ climate tech founders

ESG, Social  •  GreenBiz

The percentage of overall venture capital flowing to female founders and Black entrepreneurs remains woefully low. According to stats, just two per cent of the total in 2021 went to women and 1.2 per cent to Black founders.

Alberta First Nations seek benefits from capture projects

Carbon, Energy  •  CBC

Several Alberta First Nations have told the province’s government and energy industry that they must be consulted and share in the benefits of carbon capture projects near their lands that are crucial to making the oilsands more climate friendly.

Brooklyn startup addresses gun violence with green jobs

Carbon, Energy  •  GreenBiz

BlocPower’s “Civilian Climate Corps” program provides paid, on-the-job training to New Yorkers who live in neighbourhoods with high rates of gun violence, leading them toward a career in the city’s fast-growing green construction and clean energy trades.